Texas inaugural committee mum on who’s funding festivities

2015-01-08T19:18:38-06:00

By Christy Hoppe The Dallas Morning News Originally published Jan. 7, 2015 AUSTIN — From preparations for their inauguration, it’s clear that Gov.-elect Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov.-elect Dan Patrick intend to dance with the ones who brung them. But it’s not that clear who will be paying for it. In a break from previous Texas inaugurations, officials said they will not release the identities of corporate and individual contributors who are bankrolling the $4 million festivities until after the Jan. 20 event. During his campaign, Abbott made increasing government transparency one of his top issues. “Abbott ran on a platform [...]